Quite apart from the enormous stamina and energy Outrage had consumed, Dragonair's confused mental state made continuing the battle inadvisable.
Veranica recalled Dragonair and summoned Delphox. Alakazam might have had stronger Psychic powers, but against Anna's Ice-type Pokémon, Delphox, who also commanded Fire-type moves, was clearly the better choice.
On the other side, Anna summoned her last Pokémon. An enormous Beartic emerged with a roar, while Jefferson summoned his second Pokémon, an evolved Mismagius.
Mismagius was the evolved form of the Ghost-type Pokémon Misdreavus. Ye Ling had a mischievous Misdreavus who startled her every so often, but the Mismagius before them looked considerably more composed, without Misdreavus's innocent playfulness.
"An elusive Mismagius. Looks like we've got another tough fight ahead!" Xiao Ran said wryly.
"But this is the last one. Once we take out that Beartic, it'll be two against one the whole way. What can that smug guy in the suit possibly do then?" Veranica said irritably.
Jefferson's gentlemanly appearance in his suit certainly appealed to girls in some situations, but in others, it only put them off. Especially when a girl already disliked him, that suit practically made him the embodiment of a beast dressed as a gentleman.
"Gardevoir, Misty Terrain!" As their opponents summoned their Pokémon, Gardevoir returned to Delphox's side. Pale pink Misty Terrain spread out, protecting both Pokémon.
Mismagius had plenty of moves that could hinder opponents, and Beartic's Ice-type moves also carried various disabling effects. A move that granted immunity to status conditions was essential.
Conveniently, Veranica had sent out the Fire- and Psychic-type Delphox this time, so there was no need to worry about Misty Terrain weakening any Dragon-type moves.
"Beartic, Icy Wind!" Mismagius stayed calmly in place. Surprisingly, it was Beartic beside Mismagius who moved first.
"Roar!" An icy breath blew out,